National Service Scheme

This book has five units covering the area of basic concepts and structure of NSS, youth profiles, programmes and challenges, volunteerism and shramdaan. It will leave sufficient scope to the students to understand themselves in relation to their community, identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem-solving, practice national integration and social harmony and acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes. This book covers the course content as prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines for the first semester under graduate programme.